[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"Many insurance companies recommend getting checked by a healthcare professional for injuries within 72 hours of a car accident. If you don\u2019t, they may try to deny your claim for compensation.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/when-should-i-see-a-doctor\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"Many injuries caused by car accidents do not have immediate signs or symptoms, including many internal injuries. The shocking nature of a car accident can trigger the \"fight-or-flight\" reflex that releases adrenaline and other body chemicals to hide pain or discomfort from injuries.  However, the effects of these chemicals wear off as you calm down in the days following an accident. This allows you to begin feeling symptoms of an injury. You may also accidentally aggravate minor injuries you sustained in a car accident by not seeking treatment and continuing to use the injured part of the body.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/when-should-i-see-a-doctor\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"Seeking immediate medical attention and promptly beginning treatment after a car accident can help make the insurance claims process go more smoothly. By documenting the injuries you\u2019ve suffered in an accident, you can provide the insurance company with the information it needs to begin processing your claim and evaluating the amount of compensation and benefits to offer you.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/when-should-i-see-a-doctor\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question3","text":"Getting prompt medical care and treatment for injuries can also help you more effectively pursue compensation in a car accident lawsuit. Obtaining a diagnosis of your injuries right after a car accident will help strengthen your claim that your injuries occurred due to the accident rather than in another way.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/when-should-i-see-a-doctor\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question4","text":"Not seeing the doctor or delaying treatment of injuries you suffered in a car accident can negatively affect your car accident lawsuit. Waiting more than a few days after a car accident to see a doctor may weaken the time-based connection between the accident and your injuries. This might give the at-fault driver or insurance company grounds to argue for a different cause of your injuries, such as aggravation of pre-existing injuries, degenerative wear-and-tear, or a subsequent accident or trauma.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/when-should-i-see-a-doctor\/#Answer4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question5","text":"Under Georgia\u2019s statute of limitations on injury claims, you usually have two years after a car accident to file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver and other liable parties.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/when-should-i-see-a-doctor\/#Answer5"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"How Long After the Accident Do I Have to See a Doctor?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/when-should-i-see-a-doctor\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/when-should-i-see-a-doctor\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/when-should-i-see-a-doctor\/#Answer1"},"name":"Are There Injuries That Might Not Show Up Until Days Later?","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/when-should-i-see-a-doctor\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/when-should-i-see-a-doctor\/#Answer2"},"name":"Will Visiting a Doctor Help Speed Up My Insurance Claim?","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/when-should-i-see-a-doctor\/#Question2"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can Visiting the Doctor Help with a Car Accident Lawsuit?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/when-should-i-see-a-doctor\/#Answer3"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/when-should-i-see-a-doctor\/#Question3"},{"@type":"Question","name":"If I Do Not See a Doctor, Can It Hurt My Legal Claim?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/when-should-i-see-a-doctor\/#Answer4"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/when-should-i-see-a-doctor\/#Question4"}],"name":"When should I see a doctor after a car accident?","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/when-should-i-see-a-doctor\/#FAQPage"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Question","name":"How Long Do I Have to File a Car Accident Claim in Georgia?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/when-should-i-see-a-doctor\/#Answer5"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/when-should-i-see-a-doctor\/#Question5"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Should I See a Doctor Immediately After a Georgia Vehicle Accident?","item":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/when-should-i-see-a-doctor\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]